Outbreaks of Gastrointestinal Illness of Unknown Etiology Associated With Eating Burritos-United States, October 1997-October 1998

Article Abstract:

Between October 1997 and October 1998, 16 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness associated with burritos occurred in seven states and the cause of the outbreaks was not determined. Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania all reported gastrointestinal illness that occurred within one hour after eating a burrito. Most of the approximately 1,700 people affected were schoolchildren. Symptoms included nausea, headache, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. Something in the tortilla appeared to be responsible. However, testing did not reveal any of the usual causes of food poisoning. Fungal contaminants called tricothecene mycotoxins are the most likely explanation.

Cookery, Mexican American, Mexican American cooking

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Foodborne Outbreak of Group A Rotavirus Gastroenteritis Among College Students--District of Columbia, March-April 2000

Article Abstract:

A virus called rotavirus was responsible for an outbreak of food poisoning at a university in the District of Columbia. A total of 85 students were affected, many of whom had eaten in the university cafeteria. One-third of 27 stool specimens from ill students tested positive for rotavirus, as did stool specimens from two of the cooks.

Health aspects, Rotavirus infections, Gastroenteritis

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Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis--United States, 2000

Article Abstract:

An outbreak of Listeria food poisoning in 10 states was traced to deli turkey meat. Of 29 people affected, four died and three pregnant women had a miscarriage or stillborn baby. Listeria food poisoning causes about 2,500 illnesses and 500 deaths in the US every year.

Cooking, Listeriosis, Cookery (Turkeys), Turkey (Meat)

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